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Sunday, November 11, 2012

Kindergarten and Preschool is supposed to be a fun time away from
home for our young children to start learning the fundamentals. However,
no one would expect this is also the time that bullying can start.

Children
at this young age are learning how to get along with others and don't
necessarily know how to play with others. They often use aggression to
solve problems because that is all they know at this age.

Children
between the ages of 3-5 are learning how to make friends, share toys
and play well with others. However, these are new skills that can often
lead to frustration. Its typical for young children that are frustrated
to react by hurting others by yelling, name calling and even physical
contact.

Here is our guide on helping your children with bullying in Preschool and Kindergarten.

Manage Feelings

It
is important at this age to teach your child how to control emotions
and feelings. This will help prevent outbursts or acting out against
other kids in the future. Giving your child the skills to control
emotions can help your child keep cool in a heated situation.

Problem-Solving Skills.

Tantrums
wont solve problems and the sooner your child discovers how to resolve
problems the better. Parents should encourage their children to work
through problems by restating the problem and asking for possible
solutions. This will help your child have more positive relationships
with friends

Practice Skills

Parents can
help their children practice import skills like listening, sharing,
cooperating, and taking turns without children even knowing. Invite over
a couple of your child's friends and play games like "Simon Says", or
other listening, group games.

Understand Diversity

Parents should explain to their children how everyone is different. It is important to start

these conversations when they are young and open up discussions which
answer your child's questions. This will teach them to appreciate and
respect others.

Make Friends

Arrange playdates for your child. This will help your child to learn to interact with others.

Speak up

Parents
should encourage their children to speak up if they see bullying
happening. Children should be encouraged to tell a teacher or parent if
they witness any bullying behavior.

Preschool and Kindergarteners
will experience bullying but they will also learn about how to prevent
it. Parents play an important role in teaching young children about
bullying and helping them develop skills and techniques to handle it.

The price of a wedding can be expensive, with many reports
pricing the right day at &pound;15,000 - but this does not have to
be the case. One woman managed to have her wedding with a price of
&pound;4999.50 and she catered for 100 people in a sit down buffet,
so it is possible. One of the major costs will be the venue for your
reception and this can be costly but before choosing one you need to
think about what you want from a potential venue.
Some
people want class and sophistication while others want modern and
colourful, so whatever you do want take this into account before
selecting your venue. The time of year can also influence your venue
because you cannot have a wedding outdoors during autumn and winter. You
then need to look around possible venues but never get your heart set
on one before you have looked at them all. Once you have viewed them all
choose one and then drive the price down. The venue will be desperate
for your money so by saying something like "I love the venue but the
other venue is brilliant and it's cheaper" you may save a few hundred.
What
you and your partner will be wearing on the big day will be every
important and the wedding dress will always be the centre of attention.
Unfortunately this can be one of the biggest costs for a wedding because
if you go to a specialised wedding store and try to get a dress they
will be asking for more than you can imagine. But it is still worth
looking around these shops because you will find your perfect dress and
once you have, take a picture of it and take the name of it down. Then
with these details you have the ability to shop around for your wedding
dress. Shopping online can save you a lot of money.
Getting to
your ceremony can be important to many people and they always want to
get there in style. With this you need to do what you did with your
outfit. Shop around. There will be the perfect car around at the perfect
price and this can add to your day like it is meant to. Normally
however if you ask around your family it is highly likely that they will
know someone that can provide you with the car you want that is
sometimes free.
Catering your venue is also important and if you
provide the wrong food then people will remember your wedding for having
rubbish food which is probably the worst possible outcome. When
planning the catering you need to look at the list of guests that you
have and see if any have any allergies or if any are vegetarians. Then
look at various caterers and what deals they have to offer. Some will
have set our courses for your guests and this can save you having to
select all the food individually. You may not even want to have a set
meal as some do prefer just have a buffet which is less formal and could
be more interesting.
These are just some the things that you can
do for you perfect wedding but you need to make sure that you are
prepared to cope with the burden of the cost of that will come. Research
can be paired with your preparation and all of this can help you have
an amazing day like you are meant to.

Alison Forde had to seek the help of pipe and drape
supplier Highspec UK in order to write this article effectively. Their
help meant that this article could be full and rich in information

Modern families depend more and more on technology. The need for
electricity and a safely wired home becomes more important. Every home
is full of electrical systems including wiring, computer net works and
appliances.

Each
household needs an electrical system for heating,cooling, lighting,
cooking and many types of communication technology.The whole world
relies on electricity use on daily basis and every one of us will be
facing electrical problems at one stage or other.

There are many
home electrical problems that need urgent attention and it is essential
to let the professional handle the repairs as and when required.

The following main common electrical problems are given here to enable a safe response when the need to call in an electrician.

LIGHTS KEEP FLICKERING:

Flickering
lights normally results from loose wire grid circuit breaker issues due
to a dangling live lines or problems further along the wiring system.
But when lights continuously flicker even after replacement with a new
bulb there might be a poor wiring connection or a faulty fixture.

This
flickering problem usually needs a qualified electrician to repair and
make it safe. House owners have to take extra care and fix this to avoid
causing an electrical short or damage to the wire leading eventually to
a fire.

A CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIPS EVERY TIME:

In the older
homes the electrical wiring system not designed to handle the high
voltage loads and so usually trips.The modern homes are normally
designed to handle the high voltage loads and so avoid the trips.

Over
loads normally results in tripped breakers and power cuts. Hence one
has to upgrade the wiring system or add a better circuit to take the
extra load. If neglected the panels have to be replaced completely and
it will be very expensive.

This tripping is a common problem whenever we use the Microwave since they are not designed to handle the high voltage loads.

RECEPTACLE GETS WARM:

If
an appliance is plugged in the receptacle if it gets warm then
immediately remove the plug and thus avoid over heating and burns. A
faulty wiring and a faulty receptacle can start producing a strange
smell and left unnoticed can lead to smoking and a fire in the home and
cause serious damages behind the wall.

How
many times and in how many ways, must I be told this golden rule,
before I let it sink in? Acceptance is the magic word. If I can
surrender to the moment exactly as it is, I am in good shape. It is when
I resist, that "problems" arise. For example, this last weekend my
oldest daughter got her tongue pierced. She is 18 years old. She does
not need my permission any longer for things like this. So she got it
done. To be honest she has really never needed my approval. I raised a
daughter who did not seek my approval. That is a miracle. All I ever
wanted in my dysfunctional family of origin, was the approval of my
parents, especially my father. And now I have raised this child who only
needs to approve of herself. So she got her tongue pierced without my
approval.

My husband and I were intentional about raising our
daughters to have self love and self expression. From the moment my kids
were born, they had a sign in their bathroom that said, "I approve of
myself". I met a woman very long ago, before I was married, that said
that it should be the law that each person had to tell themselves that
they approve of themselves, 10 times a day. She thought that this would
transform the world. I loved the idea. So, I began to tell myself 10
times a day that I approved of myself. This was at age 24. I was very
young, and very confused about how to have a happy life. It helped. So,
when I started having kids at age 31, this is the signage that I placed
in their view every day: "I approve of myself".

It has worked for
both of my daughters. They are remarkable in every way. Back, to
acceptance. So, my oldest daughter pierced her tongue this last weekend.
She called me to tell me after it was done. She said that she wanted to
give me a heads up before I saw it. I lost my breath for a moment.
Then, I thanked her for allowing me some time to digest this news,
before I saw her. Lots of emotions floated over my body (fear, terror,
doubt, admiration). After I caught my breath, I finally settled on the
emotion of love. I told her I loved her and I was glad that she was safe
and sound. I also told her that I was glad that the tongue will close
up quickly if she decided to remove the piercing. She said that she knew
this, as she had done the research. Acceptance, in the moment, was my
reaction. This is a long way from the times, that I would cry, plead and
stress over what my mom would think, what my sister would think, what
the neighbors would think. It just doesn't really matter what other
people think. What matters is what I think and what my daughter thinks
and what my daughter needs to do to live her life purpose.

My goal
is to be relatively happy. The way to happiness is to accept life on
life's terms 100% of the time. Even if I get sick, have an accident, a
loved one dies, or I lose my job. Acceptance will keep me in love, in
life and in good company with those around me. Intolerance, judgment and
regret will keep me separate and alone. I don't want that. I am taking
this lesson to yoga. Each morning I am different. In yoga, some mornings
I can stretch and stretch, some mornings, not so much. I am magnificent
in my imperfection. I am on the mat, following the next direction of
the instructor who knows that what I really need to do is learn how to
breathe through all the poses that she calls on me to do. I am
magnificent in my

De-icers, although small, are very mighty, and are usually found in a
liquid format in a tube. These are kept either in garages or cars,
oftentimes both, in order for people to use them whenever they need to.
De-icers are not used just for melting the ice from the locks,
windscreens and other parts of the car, they can also be used to grease
up stiff joints on bikes and other such things. This makes de-icers
popular all year round, and not just when the winter weather takes a
turn for the worse.

When
it comes to snow salt, the prospect of it is not as straight forward as
it would seem. Many people assume that the snow salt is simply spread
on the snow covered roads in order to melt away the snow. This is not
truly what happens. Salt is a wonder for lowering the freezing
temperature of water, having six times the effect of sugar. However, it
takes a lot of salt to melt the smallest amount of ice. This is why,
when snow storms are forewarned, snow salt will be placed on roads and
pathways before the precipitation has even begun to fall.

The
simplest way to keep snow from the roads, is to make it impossible for
it to settle and gain ground. This is where snow salt comes in. snow
salt destroys the links and bonding properties needed for snow to settle
and stay upon the ground. If the snow is unable to keep contact with
the ground, it becomes a lot easier for it to melt and move. The ground,
being so cold in such low temperatures, would be the perfect resting
place for the freezing snow and it would allow it to remain frozen for a
time longer than if the ground were to warm up.

Because snow salt
raises the freezing temperature for snow, it is another way it keeps
the snow from settling. When the individual flakes hit the salt, they
are chemically "told" that they are no longer cold enough to be frozen,
and therefore should melt away. This means that snow salt is a chemical
changer for the snow, and if applied before the snow falls it is an
almost sure fire way of making the snow melt before it truly touches the
ground.

De-icer works in much the same way as snow salt, but on a
much smaller scale. The de-icer is a chemical compound which works to
break the bond between the molecules of the frozen water. It changes the
balance of the ice and the snow, giving it the chemical trigger that it
needs to be colder to be frozen, and since it cannot achieve a colder
temperature alone, it will simply melt away. However, de-icer is nowhere
near as strong as snow salt. This is why things like ice scrapers are
so handy.

Once de-icer has been applied, and the chemical
reactions in the ice and snow have started to take place, the whole
construction becomes a lot easier to manipulate. A simple, plastic ice
scraper can be all that a person needs in order to remove the offending
frozen water from their locks, windscreens, and mirrors. Heavy frost can
be removed with a light spraying of de-icer, and a generous amount of
scraping from an ice-scraper.

Most of the time, drivers will have
heated their cars for a few moments before starting this process, which
means that the warmth combined with the de-icer will have the frost and
snow melting and being able to move incredibly quickly.

For some
people, snow salts and de-icers are the differences between being stuck
inside all Christmas, and being with the family. They can be real life
savers, especially for people who do not live where council bins of snow
salt are readily available all year round. A snow shovel

A man walks into a room and is immediately struck by the scent of
something familiar, yet he can't quite put his finger on it. The smell
is not overly sweet or garish. Instead, it is fresh, bold and...
slightly masculine. He looks around the room for the source of the smell
and realizes it's coming from that decorative candle warmer sitting on
the coffee table. At first he is puzzled as his eyes focus in on the two
bars of scented wax gently melting in the dish. Could this really be a
candle? It only takes a brief moment for him to accept the fact that
this enchanting smell that currently has him enthralled is indeed an
intriguing candle fragrance. However, this isn't just any ball of wax.
He is enjoying the wafting aromatic wonders of a manly-scented candle.
One whiff was enough to turn him into a fan of this amazing line of
male-oriented fragrances.
The
above scenario is not so unusual considering that men often buy cologne
that feature scents that specifically appeal to men. This is because
cologne has long been accepted by the male gender as being okay to wear
because it is distinctively different from female perfume. When it comes
to scented candles, however, traditionally men have shied away thinking
them to be more of a female thing.
Fortunately, times are
changing and men are increasingly purchasing scented candles for their
own use. You can bet that the flowery scents with girly candle holders
are not their preference. Men want aromatic candles that remind them of
favorite memories and experiences that they can relate to well. Think
along the lines of the earthy outdoors, sporting events, hobbies, cars,
the beach, fishing, eating or simply sitting in their favorite chair.
Women may think that it is difficult to capture such esoteric smells
into a bar of wax, but actually it only takes a bit of research into
what smells really appeal to men, as well as, some time and dedication
to creating them.
Many women who really love candle fragrances
will often hesitate to bring them home in fear that their guy won't
enjoy it. The scents may cause him to roll his eyes and deem them too
girly. More than likely he'll go along with his lady's choices because
they make her happy. Do you think that your guy may not like your candle
scent choices as much as you do? If so, this is okay because you can
now compromise by picking up scents he'll love too with scents designed
for men. One of the things you can do if he's not a natural candle lover
is to explain that they are wonderful mood-enhancing aromatherapy
fragrances. Guys suffer from stress all the time, and most would welcome
the opportunity to enjoy a relaxing aroma as they lounge on the couch
or in their favorite chair.
Both men and women can enjoy these magical manly fragrances as they slowly fill the air and arouse the senses.

An office relocation carries with it many risks for a business.
During a move, a company is particularly exposed to liabilities outside
those that occur during the normal scope of business. Risks during a
move come from all directions, internal and external. It is important
for a company to identify these unique risks before they pose a problem.
For
internal risk, the company must assess the best way to secure the
personal information of its employees and customers. Internal liability
can also arise from injury. External risk comes from the increased
exposure to theft and damage. These are just a few of the challenges a
company faces during an office relocation, so it's critical to hire an
office mover with the expertise to ensure a flawless move.Personal Information
All
companies maintain some level of personal information. This can include
employee files, health records, customer account information, and a
wide variety of other sensitive data. If a business doesn't take the
proper precautions by hiring an experienced office relocation company,
it can be easy to lose track of a hard drive or a filing cabinet that
contains this information, which provides thieves with the opportunity
to steal the information.
If, for example, a filing cabinet
containing employment applications including private data gets lost in
the shuffle, an identity thief can break in and literally steal the
physical files, which would give him everything he needs to steal
employee identities. If it were to be determined that employees' credit
was damaged because of the company's lack of diligence, it could end up
being held liable for hundreds of thousands of dollars in damages and
steep legal fees.Injury
An office relocation poses
an increased chance of human injury as well. Employees are a company's
most valuable asset, so involving them in an office relocation is unwise
at best and catastrophic at worst. If employees are allowed to move any
of the company's property and they get injured in the process, the
business is in store for huge losses as a result of lawsuits, medical
bills, workers' compensation claims, and loss of productivity, to name a
few.
To protect itself, a company needs to hire a professional
office relocation company to eliminate all risks of personal injury to
staff. Moving companies carry their own insurance and are therefore
responsible for any injuries to their employees during an office move.Equipment
Every
company has different liability levels from loss or damage of equipment
during a move. The business must assess the value of its equipment and
then determine which equipment poses the biggest risk if it were lost,
damaged, or stolen. Equipment that is vital to operations-whether owned,
rented, leased, or financed-should be covered by the company's
insurance policy. The specific details of what is and what is not
covered by a moving company can vary greatly, so businesses need to
fully understand who will assume the risks

Home improvement alters your home's structure. It can even cover
outdoor structures and landscaping. The tips in this article can help
your home look amazing after your next project, as well as more
functional too.

Living
in a home simultaneous to your home improvement projects drastically
reduces your living expenses, so only improve one room at any given
time. This will make it easier to live in your home, until it's the
bathroom! If this applies to you, stay with your friends in the
meantime.

A great way to change the appearance of a room without
breaking the bank is to apply a fresh coat of paint in a unique fashion.
It's cheap to do such a project, while the rewards are plentiful.

Look
for paints that are free of VOCs when it's time to repaint your house.
These paints help reduce indoor contaminants from the paint you're using
for your home improvement. In addition to labels indicating that paint
is non-toxic, the no-VOC or low-VOC label is popular with those who are
looking to go green because the reduction of specific chemical fumes is
good for the environment as well as your health. These paints are only a
few dollars more and they spread and wear as well as any traditional
paints.

Before embarking on a major home remodeling project, the
homeowner should respectfully share the schedule of the project with his
neighbors. Living adjacent to a construction area is a real annoyance.
Your neighbors will be very appreciative if you tell them exactly how
long the disturbance from the construction job will last.

If you
have just installed new carpet or new flooring, you might consider a
rule banning shoes in that area. Encourage your family and friends to
follow your rule by providing easy storage for shoes and slippers to
wear. This will keep dirt and other messes from damaging your floors.
You may also consider having your carpet checked for water damage,
especially if you live an a low area or in a flood zone. Even if your
house didn't actually flood, water can seep in and cause damage to your
carpet that you may not know about. Letting unknown, water damage go can
produce mold and mildew and make your home a toxic place to live.

Try
using wallpaper if you're not a fan of paneling or painting. Wallpaper
is quick and efficient, often more protective than painting and without
the need for a painter's payment. Be careful when choosing the paper
since some are harder to take off than others, just in case you don't
like it later on.

You now know what home improvement is all about, and you've been provided some

Thursday, November 8, 2012

House updatesWith the
weather, just about everything is at a standstill but the patios have
just started and that is VERY exciting! The biggest news however, is my
guest room. OH how I love it.....I am ready to move right on in! Its
not totally done but getting there, got most of the pillows I had
made, put some temporary lamps in there...and its soooo cozy. I am
waiting to do the window treatments, a few more pillows, get the new
duvet (this one is a temporary) and the dust ruffle. Really loving how
its coming along. Take a look.......(pics taken with iPhone, will take
better ones again when the room is totally done)